Neurological Rehabilitation Optimizing Motor Performance

Name: Neurological Rehabilitation Optimizing Motor Performance
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ISBN: 9780702040511

ISBN-10: 0702040517

ISBN-13: 9780702040511

Edition: 2nd 2010

Authors: Janet H. Carr, Roberta B. Shepherd

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The authors stress the need for those who work in movement rehabilitation to use those methods which have been proven to be effective in helping individuals with neural lesions to optimise their functional effectiveness.

Book details

List price: $42.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Publication date: 7/27/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 376
Size: 7.44" wide x 9.69" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.628
Language: English



Contributors


Preface to the first edition


Preface to the second edition


Acknowledgements



Introduction: adaptation, training and measurement



The adaptive system: plasticity and recovery



Training motor control, increasing strength and fitness and promoting skill acquisition



Measurement



Task-related exercise and training



Standing up and sitting down



Walking



Reaching and manipulation



Balance



Body function and structure, limitations in activities and participation



Upper motor neuron lesions



Cerebellar ataxia




Somatosensory and perceptual-cognitive impairments



Stroke




Traumatic brain injury




Parkinson's disease




Multiple sclerosis



Index